English idiom

at loggerheads

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Figurative meaning

in strong disagreement or conflict with someone

Why this phrase?

Origin is debated; means being in serious dispute.

Example

“The two ministers are at loggerheads over the budget.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

bury the hatchet

to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end

drive someone up the wall

to make someone feel extremely annoyed or frustrated

go with the flow

To adjust calmly to circumstances or prevailing behavior instead of resisting them.

kiss and make up

to reconcile and become friendly again after an argument

mend fences

to rebuild friendly relations after a dispute

on the fence

to be undecided or avoid choosing between two options or sides

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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